Whether you're
planning a poker card party, an at-home bingo hall, or a full-fledged
Las Vegas night birthday extravaganza, try the following tips
and advice for creating a wonderful casino party atmosphere for
your friends and guests.
The fun and
competition of gambling
(whether it's for real play money or prizes) is infectious, and
provides a wonderful backdrop for guests to mix, mingle, and share
lots of laughs...
Casino
Night Party Setup
A casino night
party can run the gamut from simple poker table or two
to hiring a local company to provide roulette, blackjack,
poker
and craps equipment and professional dealers to help teach guests
how to play.
For a cheaper
option, the nearest party supply store also has everything you
need to setup and transform your home into a casino, complete
with decorations and the felts to cover tables. Don't forget to
plan ahead by asking friends or family members to help volunteer
as bartenders, dealers or roulette spinners on party night.
St.
Thomas University uses a casino night
party as a Welcome Week ice breaker.
With balloons,
streamers and/or posters made from cardboard cutouts (clubs, diamonds,
hearts and spades), do-it-yourselfers can save even more money
by making their own red & black theme decorations so popular
on casino night.
If your budget
allows, also consider famous Vegas casino themes such as the MGM
Grand, Rio, or the Venetian to lend a touch of elegance. For more
casual fun, consider decorating in a tropical or Retro 50's
party theme a la Elvis in Viva Las Vegas.
A stool, a
cheap karaoke system, and a spotlight are all you need to help
guests to express their inner Frank Sinatra or Celine Dion. Be
sure to provide special prizes for the best, funniest or cheesiest
act!
Casino
Night Party Food & Drinks
And what's
a Las Vegas casino night without the food? Vegas is famous for
their extravagant buffets. Consider platters of shrimp cocktail,
swedish
meatballs, mini sandwiches, chips and quacamole
dip, fruit trays or other elegant finger foods and appetizers
that won't interfere with the all-important gaming.
Have the bar
well-stocked with rum, whiskey, gin and vodka. Serve drinks over
ice, or incorporate them into casino themed cocktails such a Martini
Royale or a Cuba
Libre.
Easier still,
have plenty of the bubbly ready to mix up a communal batch of
champagne
punch. (Also
don't forget to have sparkling water, soda or fruit drinks on
hand for the non-drinkers.)
Casino
Night Favors
At party's
end, send guests home happy with a goodie bag filled with party
favors such as lottery tickets, a pack of cards, a pair of dice,
a rabbits foot, or other trinkets that wish them continued good
luck!
More casino
night party ideas around the Web:
Casino
Night Party-
Original ideas submitted for visitors with tips & tricks for
casino night, bingo, or card party decorations, games & activities,
party food and more along with related tips for casino
night birthday parties for kids.
Casino
Night Party Ideas
- A good mix of ideas for decorations, party food and drink, activities,
suggested music playlist, as well as several available invites
you can email to guests, from evite.com.
Party
Ideas for a Casino-Themed Party
- Good suggestions for planning ahead, food and drink ideas, entertainment,
with related videos and other adult themed party ideas.
How
to Throw a Casino Night Party - eHow.com guide to putting
it all together with basic ideas for themes, decorations and entertainment,
plus check out the right hand menu for more casino night party
planning ideas.